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Gold Dome descends on Saint Andrew Orthodox Church

The dome is lifted into place at Saint Andrew Orthodox Church in Lewes. BY DENY HOWETH
Deny Howeth
April 19, 2015
The cross is set in place atop the dome at Saint Andrew Orthodox Church in Lewes. BY DENY HOWETH
Diego Sanchez, left, and Roberto Sanchez align the cross atop the new dome at Saint Andrew Orthodox Church in Lewes. BY DENY HOWETH
Rufus Joseph, front, helps direct the cross while Joyce Black, presbytera, left, and the Rev. Boniface Black look on. BY DENY HOWETH
Parishioners gather to watch the momentous occasion. BY DENY HOWETH
Rufus Joseph, left, helps direct the cross while Joyce Black, presbytera, and the Rev. Boniface Black look on. BY DENY HOWETH
The dome awaits the heft to the roof. BY DENY HOWETH
The new dome and cross will sit above the icon of Jesus in the center of the church. BY DENY HOWETH
Waiting for the dome to be lifted are (l-r) the Rev. Boniface Black; his wife, presbytera Joyce Black; and Martin Smith. BY DENY HOWETH
The Rev. Boniface Black smiles with anticipation as the dome is lifted. BY DENY HOWETH
The dome sits near the church. BY DENY HOWETH

Under the watchful eye of the Rev. Boniface Black and parishioners, a new dome and cross were placed on Saint Andrew Orthodox Church, 33384 Mackenzie Way off Plantation Rd., Lewes on April 7. The local Eastern Orthodox Community is delighted with the new dome and cross, set in place the week of the Orthodox Easter, a week later than the Julian calendar.

The dome was manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio, by Architectural Fiberglass Inc. and delivered in sections. Locally, Rufus Joseph was in charge of installing it atop the church. Saint Andrew Church is the only Orthodox church in Sussex County, a growing family of Orthodox Christians from varied ethnic backgrounds. They will soon begin to expand church facilities, add a great hall and expand classrooms. For information, contact 645-5791 or visit orthodoxdelmar.org.

 

 

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